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Banana Ball Is Coming Back to Jacksonville in 2027!

Jacksonville is getting another round of Banana Ball! The wildly popular baseball experience has announced its 2027 schedule, and VyStar Ballpark will host the Loco Beach Coconuts and Party Animals on March 5 and 6, 2027. If you’ve never experienced Banana Ball, think baseball mixed with dancing, crazy trick plays, hilarious entertainment and plenty of surprises. It’s become one of the hottest tickets in sports!

Jacksonville, FL · 22d
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Basketball Legend Artis Gilmore, 77, Files to Challenge Nick Howland for Jacksonville Council

Artis Gilmore, the 77-year-old basketball Hall of Famer who became a Jacksonville icon decades ago, filed paperwork Tuesday to run for Jacksonville City Council At-Large Group 3, setting up a challenge against Republican incumbent and current Council President Nick Howland in the March 9, 2027, election. Gilmore filed as a Democrat, marking his first run for elected office after a lifetime in the Jacksonville community both on and off the court.

Jacksonville, FL · 24d
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Jaguars coach Liam Coen takes blame for delay of game penalties vs. Eagles - ESPN

LONDON -- Jacksonville Jaguars coach Liam Coen says the blame for the team's three delay of game penalties against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday belongs on his shoulders. Coen said he told the players that the penalties were "directly on me" and that he will get the playcalls in quicker and possibly even shorten some so the same issues don't arise during Sunday's game against the Houston Texans at Wembley Stadium.

Jacksonville, FL · 23d
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DCPS says it’s investigating reports of ‘unsupervised activities’ with Fletcher student-athletes

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Duval County Public Schools said it’s investigating reports of “unsupervised activities” with student athletes at Fletcher High School. In an email sent to News4JAX, the school district confirmed the investigation, saying it is “limited in the information it can share at this time. Any appropriate action will be taken upon the conclusion of the investigation.

Duval County, FL · 25d
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Banana Ball Is Coming Back to Jacksonville in 2027!

VyStar Ballpark will host the Loco Beach Coconuts and Party Animals on March 5 and 6, 2027.

Jacksonville, FL · 22d

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Forest grinds out win over Oakleaf

In a game that saw more penalty flags than points, Forest was able to come away with a hard-fought 21-7 district win over Oakleaf at Mikey Kelly Stadium on Oct. 12. The Wildcats used a pair of rushing touchdowns by senior tailback Keziyrehun Rivers and a suffocating defense to improve to 7-1 overall and 2-1 in Class 5A-District 3.

Ocala, FL · 25d

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From touchdowns to tone-setter: Brysen Wright sparks Mandarin’s defense

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The week doesn’t start under lights. It starts on a practice field with whistles echoing, pads popping, and a standard that doesn’t move. Mandarin is a step closer to a district title after handling Ponte Vedra 34-10. With two district games remaining, that path stays in the Mustangs’ control.

Jacksonville, FL · 23d

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Raines racks up 41 second-half points, extends football win streak

RAINES 48, BISHOP KENNY 3 Florida International-committed cornerback Tacori Allen returned a deflected interception for a touchdown and Johdeem Jones scored a fumble return to help reigning state champion Raines surge after a slow start, defeating host Bishop Kenny in high school football on Oct. 12. … TJ Williamson and Sa'Mon Ellison-Morgan dashed away to long touchdown runs for the Vikings (7-0, 2-0 District 3-3A), who secured their fourth consecutive district championship and 21st straight win. … Perry Boyd, Tre'vion Williams and Ameer Mebane also scored Raines TDs. ... Christopher Leneave booted a field goal for Bishop Kenny (2-4, 1-1), which went into the third quarter down only 7-0. … Originally planned for Oct. 9, the game was postponed to Monday due to Hurricane Isaias. OCALA FOREST 21, OAKLEAF 7 Senior Keziyrehun Rivers rushed for two touchdowns and host Forest (7-1, 2-1 District 3-5A) came from behindto beat Oakleaf (3-4, 1-1). … The Wildcats' Caleb Sanford and Ethan Collins connected on the go-aheadtouchdown just before halftime. … Oakleaf took an early lead on Jaidan Delaune's touchdown pass toMike Conner, set up an interception, but couldn't find the end zone afterward. (This story has been updated to add new information and

Jacksonville, FL · 25d

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William & Mary Lands Commitment from Breaststroke/IM Specialist Grace Higdon for 2027 Class

Bolles breaststroker Grace Higdon has committed to William & Mary’s 2027 class, bringing best times of 1:04.12, 2:18.97 in the 100 and 200 breast. Current photo via Grace Higdon. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many,...

Williamsburg, VA · 24d

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Super 6 independent football: Stanton moves up, Hilliard moves in as season reaches Week 10

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Each Tuesday in the season, News4JAX will release its Super 6 football rankings of teams who play independent football. Here are the ninth rankings of the season. Varsity 4 Super 6 independent football rankings, Week 10. Rank, (previous), school, record, association. 1. (1) West Nassau (6-1-1,...

Jacksonville, FL · 25d

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Varsity 4 Super 10: Ed White, Columbia ready for massive showdown in Week 9

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The high school football regular season is off and rolling. News4JAX Varsity 4 Super 10 is here. It will be published on Tuesday through the end of the regular season. Think we’ve got a team ranked too high or a program not ranked at all? Send us a message on Instagram (@Sports4Jax) or sports@wjxt.com.

Jacksonville, FL · 25d

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‘Suits and Sneakers’: UNF Athletics hosts 10th annual fundraising bash

Nearly 200 donors, corporate sponsors, and guests gathered at the UNF Arena for the 10th annual Blue and Gray Bash on Friday for University of North Florida Athletics’ premier fundraising event supporting more than 300 student-athletes. This year’s theme, “Suits and Sneakers,” focused funding efforts on student-athlete nutrition, according...

Jacksonville, FL · 25d

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Coach Mike Pickett becomes Girls Soccer Head Coach

Mike Pickett is the new Head Varsity Girls Soccer Coach at The Bolles School. He brings a lot of experience and success to the soccer program after spending the last 28 years coaching at St. Johns Country Day. During his time at St. Johns, Pickett had a career record of...

Jacksonville, FL · 26d

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Four players secure 2027 Korn Ferry Tour cards ahead of PGA Tour Americas season finale

The top four on the PGA Tour Americas Points List - Thomas Ponder, Corey Pereira, Étienne Papineau and Patrick Flavin - are heading to the Korn Ferry Tour in 2027, earning their cards ahead of the 2026 Dominican Republic Tour Championship. (PGA Tour Americas) A. Change Text Size. Players...

Ponte Vedra Beach, FL · 25d

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North Florida earns second place in home contest, makes 26 podium finishes

The University of North Florida Ospreys finished in second place at the North Florida Invite on Oct. 9–10 at the UNF Competition Pool Complex. UNF competed against the Little Rock Trojans, Georgia Southern Eagles and UNC Pembroke Braves. The Ospreys logged 26 podium finishes across 25 events. Day One.

Jacksonville, FL · 25d

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Riverfront Plaza's Sidewalk Loop Turns Into a Skating Rink This Saturday

Jacksonville's newest downtown park is about to swap its usual joggers and strollers for skates. On Saturday, October 17, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the sidewalk loop at Riverfront Plaza will transform into a temporary skating track for the Riverfront Rollout, a free event featuring music, food trucks, rink-style games, and even direction switches to keep the loop interesting.

Jacksonville, FL · 28d

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Retro Putt Opens Two Themed Indoor Mini-Golf Courses in Green Cove Springs

Retro Putt has opened at Cove Plaza in Green Cove Springs, bringing two climate-controlled mini-golf courses and interactive scoring to 1417-1 S. Orange Ave. The Burlesons’ venue held its formal grand-opening weekend in early September, according to Clay Today. The experience pairs familiar putting with challenges built around other...

Green Cove Springs, FL · 29d

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How a snow delay led Jim Furyk to Florida where he and his wife built a charity legacy

PALM COAST, FL — More than 30 years ago, a snow delay on the PGA Tour set in motion a series of events that would change Jim and Tabitha Furyk’s lives and eventually make a lasting difference for thousands of families across Northeast Florida. In February 1995, professional golfer Jim Furyk found himself with unexpected time on his hands during the Northern Telecom Open in Tucson, Arizona. While waiting in the locker room, he struck up a conversation with fellow golfer Mark Carnevale, who gushed about the townhome he’d purchased for $152,000 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, and its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean, the Intracoastal Waterway and TPC Sawgrass. Furyk had been looking for property in his native Pennsylvania for a lot more than that and was intrigued by the possibility of being able to practice all-year round in the Sunshine State. So, when he wasn’t in the field for the Masters that April, he paid a visit with his dad and when they weren’t practicing at TPC, they began exploring the greater Jacksonville area with a real estate agent. Furyk ultimately purchased a townhome in the same Ponte Vedra Beach community as Carnevale, just one building away. “It

Ponte Vedra Beach, FL · 29d

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Georgia is in line to replace Texas at No. 1 in AP poll; LSU likely to fall out of top 10

Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. Georgia defensive back Demello Jones (8) celebrates with the fans as the final seconds wind off the clock in a win over Alabama during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Tuscaloosa, AL · 27d